Galaxaura coarctata Kjellman 1900
Publication Details
Galaxaura coarctata Kjellman 1900: 57
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Papenfuss, G.F., Mshigeni, K.E. & Chiang, Y.M. (1982). Revision of the red algal genus Galaxaura with special reference to the species occurring in the western Indian Ocean. Botanica Marina 25: 401-444, 46 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Islas Canarias, sin precisar localidad; (Afonso Carrillo & Sansón 1999: 156) Type: UPS; (Afonso Carrillo & Sansón 1999: 156)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 January 2007 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 September 2016
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Taxonomic note
Included in the synonym of Galaxaura divaricata (Linnaeus) Huisman et R.A.Townsend by Gallardo et al. (2016: 16). - (27 September 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 September 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
